Diocese of Down & Dromore

An unexpected calling to Reader ministry

It was exciting to see 11 new Diocesan Readers being commissioned in Down Cathedral on Wednesday 26 June. New reader Paula McIlwaine from Ballyholme Parish shares her journey.

Albany adventure begins on Friday

Nine young people from the Diocese, and two adult leaders, will fly out to our link diocese of Albany in upstate New York on Friday where they’ll spend two weeks helping at...

Eleven new Diocesan Readers commissioned in Down Cathedral

Congratulations to our 11 new Diocesan Readers commissioned by Bishop Harold in a packed Down Cathedral on Wednesday 26 June. The new Readers join the existing team of 44 and 12...

Bishop Darren McCartney is instituted in Kilbroney

Bishop Darren and Karen McCartney and their son Liam, have exchanged the Canadian Arctic for a beautiful corner of South Down.

Stranmillis launches Religious Education Certificate for students

Stranmillis University College recently launched a new Religious Education Certificate, which will be available to student teachers as part of its degree enhancement programme.

Bishop Harold speaks personally to Sunday Sequence

Last month the General Synod agreed a new liturgy which provides services for use in the context of miscarriage, stillbirth and neo–natal death.

Glencraig hosts service for HarmonI charity

Seven thanksgivings and seven challenges